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Installation can be a pain, but these smart shades work like a dream
By Karen Freeman published
Cover your windows your way with these smart motorized shades.

Prime Day may be over, but there are still plenty of deals on budget-friendly Govee smart lights up for grabs
By Cesci Angell last updated
There are huge savings to be made on my favorite affordable Philips Hue alternatives this Prime Day.

A new Google Nest Hub is finally coming – here’s what it needs to compete with Amazon’s stunning new Echo Show
By Rowan Davies published
A new Google Nest Hub smart display is in the pipeline, and it's coming with Gemini smarts.

Are cheap robot vacuums worth it? I've tested bots at all price points, and here's my take
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pricing in the robot vacuum market ranges massively, and figuring out what you actually need to spend can be tricky.

The Blink Video Doorbell drops to its lowest price yet for Prime Big Deal Days
By Jessica Reyes published
The Blink Video Doorbell is down to a record-low price right now for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

My Google One subscription is losing two big features – and it’s another sign I should quit Google products forever
By Mark Wilson published
Google One subscribers in the UK are losing two big features soon – and it's making many question whether to leave Google's smart home for good.

Gemini for Home is rolling out to lucky early users – and it's already snitching on misbehaving pets
By David Nield published
Google Home and Nest devices are in line for a Gemini-powered upgrade, and early adopters are seeing it now.

IKEA now sells solar panels – and you don’t have to assemble them yourself
By Hamish Hector published
IKEA just launched its lineup of renewable energy solutions in the UK – which includes solar panels, heat pumps, and EV charging.

Amazon’s Echo Pop is a massive $15 / £22 off this Prime Day – it’s time I finally upgraded my 9-year-old Echo Dot
By Josh Russell published
This huge Prime Day discount on the Echo Pop might finally force me to ditch my decrepit, decade-old Echo Dot – and build the cheap multi-room streaming system of my dreams.
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